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Evidence For The Big Bang Theory BUNDLE - HS-ESS1-2

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Develop student understand of the big bang theory and more specifically, the evidence that supports through this unit storyline bundle that addresses concepts like the red shift of galaxy light, the composition of stars and the universe, and the

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Assessment, Task Cards

$41.75

$30.00

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Evidence for Earth's Structure & Earth's Interior Layers - NGSS HS-ESS2-3

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Engage students in the discovery of Earth's structure, particularly Earth's layers and convection in the mantle, through these NGSS-aligned exploration tasks that dig into the evidence that supports our current understanding of Earth's interior.

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Lesson

$31.50

$21.00

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Ecology Mystery - C-E-R Changes In Ecosystems, Invasive Species, Habitat Loss

By iExploreScience

What happens when something disrupts the ability of a system to meet the needs of the organisms within its bounds? In this activity, students will explore what that “something” might be when presented with the problem of a precipitous decline in the

Subjects:

Biology, Environment, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

RST.6-8.1, RST.6-8.9, WHST.6-8.1, WHST.6-8.1a, WHST.6-8.1b, WHST.6-8.1e, WHST.6-8.2f, WHST.6-8.4, WHST.6-8.8, WHST.6-8.9

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Invasive Species: Project Based Learning Task MS-LS2-4 MS-LS2-5

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Explore ecology concepts through the context of invasive species in this engaging project-based learning assessment. Students should already have an understanding of ecosystem structure and ecological relationships, and they should have been

Subjects:

Science, Biology, Environment

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

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172

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Weather & Climate Unit Storyline - 5E Model - NGSS MS-ESS2-5 MS-ESS2-6

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Develop student understanding of weather and climate concepts through this NGSS-aligned three-dimensional storyline. Introduce the investigative phenomenon -- understanding Death Valley and why it’s so hot. (Students can also take it further to

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

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Field Notes Food Webs: Producers, Consumers, Decomposers (NGSS MS-LS2-3)

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In this activity bundle (FOUR activities, including a stations-style task), students obtain information from "field notes" to draw conclusions about the roles of organisms in ecosystems -- producers, consumers, and decomposers. In subsequent

Subjects:

Biology, Environment, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

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Impacts of Invasive Species on Ecosystems: CER Assessment Task (NGSS MS-LS2-4)

By iExploreScience

Assess student understanding of changes in ecosystems through this phenomenon-based performance task. Students explore the case of the cane toad in Australia by analyzing real scientific data, drawing conclusions, and then using those conclusions to

Subjects:

Science, Environment, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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Exploring Plate Tectonics: Age of Crustal Rocks -- Data Lab (NGSS HS-ESS1-5)

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Investigate how the ages of Earth’s crustal rocks provides evidence for the theory of plate tectonics in this minds-on data lab. Students will use a key to color oceanic crust by ageanalyze the data to identify patterns and infer that new crust is

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

$4.00

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Body Invaders: Cells and Body Systems Storyline - MS-LS1-1 MS-LS1-2 MS-LS1-3

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Discover cells and understand human body systems through the lens of viral invaders in this NGSS-aligned storyline! Students investigate the organization of living things as they dig into the smallpox virus and smallpox infections as an anchoring

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

$93.25

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Biotic & Abiotic Changes In Ecosystems - Phenomenon Discussion Cards

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Engage your students with 16 unique environmental phenomena. This card set can be used to launch a storyline, spark small group or whole class discussion, launch a research project, or even formatively or summatively to assess student understanding.

Subjects:

Science, Environment, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Task Cards

$5.00

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Evidence For The Big Bang Theory - Digital & Print Workbook - HS-ESS1-2

By iExploreScience

Introduce and reinforce the evidence that supports the big bang theory with this interactive digital/print workbook. Based on the NGSS Evidence Statements themselves, this interactive text is crafted to assist students in developing and cementing

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Google Apps

$7.00

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Graphing Seismic Waves: Evidence For Earth's Layers

By iExploreScience

How do we know the Earth has layers? Discover the Earth has layers by analyzing seismic data to develop an understanding of the evidence that supports our knowledge of Earth’s interior in this graphing activity.Learning Targets:Students will be able

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Centers

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Kitchen Chemistry Storyline Bundle - Matter, Atoms & Molecules, & Thermal Energy

By iExploreScience

Investigate matter, atoms, molecules and thermal energy in this three-dimensional, student-driven storyline bundle. Engage students in three-dimensional NGSS-aligned exploration and discovery through a yummy investigation into the science of baking

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

$57.00

$37.00

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Invasive Species Activities - Disruptions In Ecosystems Ecology PBL Bundle

By iExploreScience

Launch your ecosystems unit through the lens of invasive species - engaging students in real-world phenomena and authentic, project-based learning tasks. This bundle is ideal for teachers who want to add relevancy and excitement to their ecology

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

$25.50

$17.00

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Earth's Formation & Early Earth History Activity Bundle HS-ESS1-6

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Launch student learning into Earth’s ancient history with this activity bundle. In this resource collection, student investigations begin four billion years ago with the formation of the Solar System and a planet that looks wildly unlike the place

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

$27.25

$20.00

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Light Energy Stations Lab (MS-PS4-2)

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In this activity, students experience how different materials interact with light and develop models to explain the phenomena they observe. MS-PS4-2: Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through

Subjects:

Science, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

$4.75

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The Water Cycle - 5E & NGSS MS-ESS2-4 & MS-LS2-1

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Develop student understanding of the water cycle and Earth’s water resources through an engaging, student-driven storyline that aligns to the NGSS and incorporates three-dimensional exploration and discovery! This Bundle Includes: 1 Water Resources

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Laboratory

$50.75

$30.00

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Biomes -- 5E Unit Plan (NGSS MS-LS2-1)

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This complete 5E instructional sequence introduces Earth’s biomes and uses these as a vehicle through which to teach biotic and abiotic factors and address the Next Generation Science Standard MS-LS2-1. It is the first unit in my NGSS-aligned Middle

Subjects:

Biology, Environment, General Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.SL.6

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$8.00

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Human Impacts In Earth's Biomes - Science Text (NGSS MS-LS2.A)

By iExploreScience

This text set reviews Earth's biomes (both biotic and abiotic factors within the biomes), incorporates data analysis, and extends student learning by addressing human impacts in these areas. Links to additional resources are included. This is now a

Subjects:

Biology, Environment, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Workbooks, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.SL.2

$4.00

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Ocean Currents & Climate - Temperature, Salinity & Ocean Circulation MS-ESS2-6

By iExploreScience

Explore the relationships between water temperature and convection currents, and in a second lab, salinity and convection currents through two hands-on activities. The lab analysis sheets provide an opportunity for students to begin making sense of

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

$5.00

Digital Download ZIP (25.33 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

thirteen years in education :: private and public school experience :: urban classrooms

MY TEACHING STYLE

hands-on :: student-centered :: aligned to national standards :: Next Generation Science Standards :: BSCS 5E Model :: student ownership of their learning :: authentic learning tasks

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

NSTA Shell Science Lab District Winner (2015 and 2016) :: PSTA William B. McIlwaine Science Teaching Award (2014) :: NSTA Maitland P. Simmons Award for New Teachers (2014) :: Alpha Epsilon Lambda Graduate Honor Society (2011) :: Allegheny College Harold Huntley Haine Prize in History (2010) :: Allegheny College Alden Scholar (2006-2009) :: Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society (2009), Allegheny College Outstanding Junior History Major (2009) :: Lambda Sigma Honor Society

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Master of Education in Middle and Secondary Curriculum and Instruction, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (2010-2012) :: Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Environmental Education, Allegheny College (2010) :: "Preserving Coastal Diversity: Sea Turtles and Bay Resources" The School for Field Studies: Center for Coastal Studies

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association (2014 - Present) :: National Science Teachers Association (2013 - Present)